Meet Your Farmer - Blueberries!
Thu, Jun 18
|Blueberry Ranch
Time & Location
Jun 18, 2026, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
Blueberry Ranch, 54743 Buckeye Rd, Mishawaka, IN 46545, USA
About the event
The St. Joseph County Soil & Water Conservation District is pleased to bring the community to the farmer again for our Third Annual Meet Your Farmer gathering!
We have been to a large-scale row crop farm. We have been to a small, market farm. And now we're heading to a perennial crop farm - The Blueberry Ranch in Mishawaka!
A Legacy of Stewardship
Established in 1953, The Blueberry Ranch is one of the oldest u-pick blueberry operations in the Midwest. Current owner, John Nelson, purchased the farm in 1981. In 1991, Nelson introduced organic blueberries to the farm, and by 2009 the entire ranch was 100% certified organic.
This commitment isn’t just about labels; it’s about the soil beneath the bushes. During our visit, we will explore:
- The Power of Perennials: How long-term crops like blueberry bushes stabilize soil structure and promote a thriving underground ecosystem.